Works Project Administration (WPA) mural portrays California agriculture. Coit tower, San Francisco, California. USA The murals in Coit Tower were painted under the supervision of Mexican artist Diego Rivera during the 1930's, and carry strong socialist themes. They were very controversial at that time.

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Public art Mexican muralists socialism agricultural scene depiction farm life portrayal fame famous iconic renowned controversy the depression new deal program paintings horizontal historic farmers workers fruit flowers fields

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San Francisco Bay Area